Lauderdale's 100, 4x100 Relay Score Wins For Women's Track and Field At ECC Dave Shannon Invite

Ireja Lauderdale in action at a recent meet (photo by Richard Quinton).
Ireja Lauderdale in action at a recent meet (photo by Richard Quinton).

ECC DAVE SHANNON INVITATIONAL RESULTS

Kezia Gavlak, Destiny RayburnJariah Martin, and Ireja Lauderdale raced the squad's season-best mark in winning the 4x100 meter relay at 48.49 and Lauderdale also grabbed first place in the 100 to highlight the Pasadena City College women's track and field team's performances at the El Camino Dave Shannon Invitational held March 27. 

Lauderdale posted her 2026 fastest 12.21 second time to win the 100. Both the relay and her sprint are state-qualifying eighth in the state. 

Mia Belmonte scored second in the 800 at 2:19.15, slightly slower than her state #6 time of 2:18.94. 

Gavlak placed second in the triple jump with a leap of 36 feet, 9 inches, short of her season-best 38-1.5, which is fifth in the state rankings. She also is a state meet-qualifying 17-11.5 (sixth in rankings). 

Rayburn grabbed third in the long jump at 16-7.25.

Camila Gonzalez was third in the 5,000 (19:36.94 and Martin was sixth in the 200 meters (27.02). 

Coach Innocent Egbunike's Lancers next compete at the Moorpark Invitational on Friday, April 3.